SULZER PLR Heavy Duty Slurry Pump

SULZER

The Sulzer PLR slurry pump series is specifically designed for transferring abrasive and corrosive fluids containing high levels of solid particles. Manufactured from high-hardness, specialized materials, the pump structure provides superior wear resistance, ensuring a long service life and maximum reliability.

Thanks to its optimized hydraulic design and modular structure, it provides high performance, low maintenance costs and long equipment life in demanding slurry applications.

“The superior solution for fluids with high solid content: maximum wear resistance, long service life and high reliability”

Technical Information

  • Capacity: 3,900 m³/h
  • Head height: 80 m
  • Pressure: 50 bar
  • Temperature: 150 °C
  • Maximum speed: 2,500 rpm

Features

  • Special material options that provide maximum wear and corrosion resistance.
  • Long service life for pumps and spare parts.
  • High operational reliability with heavy-duty bearing unit.
  • Application-specific solutions with a wide range of sealing and gasket options.
  • Minimum wear thanks to optimized tangential housing design.
  • Low spare parts inventory costs thanks to modular design.
  • Low maintenance costs thanks to high parts interchangeability.
  • Robust mechanical structure suitable for demanding slurry applications.

Related Applications

The Sulzer PLR slurry pump series is ideal for the following heavy-duty applications:

  • Transfer of abrasive and corrosive slurry.
  • Ammonium nitrate applications
  • Foam slurry (froth) transfer applications
  • Self-regulating slurry systems
  • Mining and mineral processing plants
  • Slurry applications in the chemical industry.
  • Fertilizer production facilities
  • Energy and heavy industry processes